BA(Hons) International Business (with Foundation Year)

Program Overview

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This five-year International Business program equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate global markets and management. Accredited by EFMD, it combines academic study with a year-long international placement, providing valuable real-world experience. Graduates are prepared for careers in multinational enterprises, governmental organizations, or entrepreneurship, with opportunities for professional accreditation and excellent career development support.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• The program meets the growing demand for graduates who understand global markets, management, and the challenges of conducting business across borders.

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Objectives:

• Provide a solid grounding in business management fundamentals with an international focus.
• Develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in international business careers.
• Prepare graduates to work in diverse environments and across cultural boundaries.
• Equip graduates with the ability to understand global markets and management.
• Provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable international experience through study abroad or work placements.

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Program Description:

• This is a five-year sandwich program that combines academic study with a year-long placement abroad.
• Students gain valuable real-world experience and develop their international business skills.
• The program emphasizes a practical approach to learning, ensuring students can apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
• The curriculum is kept up-to-date with industry needs, ensuring graduates are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.

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Outline:

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Year Zero (Foundation Year)

• Introduction to Organisation, Enterprise, and Management
• Economics and Accounting for the Real World
• Introduction to Law in a Social, Business, and Global Context

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Year One

• Introduction to Management
• Understanding the Principles of Marketing
• Business Decision Making for Management
• Contemporary Business Issues
• Understanding Organisations and People
• Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
• International Business Context

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Year Two

• Global People Management
• Theory and Practice of International Business
• Research Methods for Business
• Global Management Skills
• Operations and Supply Management
• Accounting Information for Business
• Introductory Business Research Project
• Intercultural Communications

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Placement Year

• Study abroad or work placement internationally in various locations like Berlin, Stockholm, Paris, Barcelona, Malaysia, and Amsterdam.
• Gain valuable real-world experience and develop international business skills.

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Final Year

• Managing Organisational Change
• Integrated Business Management Simulation
• Strategic Management
• Multinationals in the Domestic and Global Context
• Cross Cultural Learning and Development
• One optional module from a list including International Human Resource Management, Doing Business in Asia, The Economics of Developing Countries, and more.
• One major project from a list in the field of International Business.

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Assessment:

• Mix of coursework and examinations
• Essays, reports, business plans, research projects, portfolios, group/individual presentations, posters
• Reflection on learning and personal development
• Written exam assessment: 36%
• Coursework assessment: 41%
• Practical exam assessment: 23%

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Teaching:

• Student-focused approach
• Interactive learning environment
• Lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, group work
• Emphasis on practical application of concepts
• Development of communication, presentation, IT, and numeracy skills
• Opportunity to gain work experience through internships, volunteering, or Student Ambassador/Peer Assisted Learning Leader roles

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Careers:

• Broad career opportunities worldwide
• Work for multinational enterprises, governmental organizations, or start your own business
• Graduate roles include:
• Marketing Executive
• Business Analyst
• International Sales Manager
• Project Manager
• Management Consultant
• Entrepreneur

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Other:

• Professional accreditation by Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and EFMD
• Excellent career development support
• Modern learning facilities and resources
• Strong focus on internationalization and cultural understanding
• Opportunity to spend a year studying or working abroad
• Placement opportunities with global companies like Disney, Airbus, and Microsoft

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Full-time; Sandwich

| Fees | Amount (£) | |---|---| | Home Annual (Per Year) Fee | 9250 | | Home Full Annual Fee Following Placement Year | 9250 | | Home Module Fee (15 Credit) | 1156 | | Home Placement Year Fee | 1156 | | Home Reduced Annual Fee Following Placement Year | 8094 | | International Annual (Per Year) Fee | 15850 | | International Full Annual Fee Following Placement Year | 15850 | | International Module Fee (15 Credit) | 1981 | | International Placement Year Fee | 1981 | | International Reduced Annual Fee Following Placement Year | 13869 | | Offshore Annual (Per Year) Fee | 9250 | | Offshore Full Annual Fee Following Placement Year | 9250 | | Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit) | 1156 | | Offshore Placement Year Fee | 1156 | | Offshore Reduced Annual Fee Following Placement Year | 8094 |

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Indicative Additional Costs

| Fees | Amount (£) | |---|---| | Additional Course Costs Indicative Maximum Cost Per year | 400 | Your overall entitlement to funding is based on how long the course is that you're registered on. Standard funding is allocated based on the standard number of years that your course lasts, plus one additional year. You'll apply for funding each year that you study and Student Finance will take into account how long the course is in each year that you apply. Student Finance will reassess your funding based on how many years you have been in study, not just those years for which you received student finance.

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Additional costs

Additional costs are for items you could need during your studies that aren't covered by the standard tuition fee. These could be materials, textbooks, travel, clothing, software or printing.